Cisco Ansible Automation Platform Standard Subscription
Cisco Ansible Automation Platform Standard Subscription provides a 1-year entitlement for automating IT tasks on a single UCS server, enabling greater operational efficiency.
- Automated Provisioning: Streamline the setup and configuration of your IT infrastructure.
- Configuration Management: Ensure consistent and compliant system configurations across your environment.
- Application Deployment: Accelerate the deployment of applications with repeatable, automated workflows.
- Reduced Operational Overhead: Minimize manual effort and potential errors in IT operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for the Cisco Ansible Automation Platform, Standard edition, specifically for use with one Cisco UCS server. It unlocks the capabilities of Ansible Automation Platform, allowing for the automation of IT infrastructure and application deployments.
This platform is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing and maintaining their organization's IT infrastructure. It integrates into existing data center environments, providing a centralized control plane for automation.
- Centralized Automation: Manage and orchestrate automation workflows from a single interface.
- Infrastructure as Code: Define infrastructure and application configurations in code for repeatability and version control.
- Scalable Automation: Automate tasks across multiple servers and environments efficiently.
- Compliance and Governance: Enforce configuration standards and maintain compliance through automated checks.
- Integration Capabilities: Connect with existing IT tools and systems for a unified automation strategy.
This Cisco Ansible Automation Platform subscription is ideal for businesses seeking to enhance IT efficiency and reduce manual operational burdens without the complexity of enterprise-scale solutions.
What This Enables
Automate Server Configuration and Deployment
Enable teams to automate the initial setup and ongoing configuration of Cisco UCS servers. Streamline the process of deploying new servers and ensuring they meet defined operational standards.
On-premises data centers, Hybrid cloud environments, IT infrastructure management, Server provisioning
Streamline Application Rollouts
Streamline the deployment of applications by automating the necessary infrastructure configurations and software installations. Accelerate time-to-market for new services and updates.
Application development lifecycles, IT operations management, Multi-tier application deployments, DevOps workflows
Automate Compliance and Auditing
Automate the enforcement of configuration compliance across your server environment. Ensure systems adhere to security policies and regulatory requirements through repeatable, auditable processes.
Regulated industries, IT security posture management, Change management processes, Infrastructure auditing
Key Features
Ansible Automation Platform Standard Edition
Provides core automation capabilities for infrastructure and application management.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers a defined period of access to the platform's features and support.
Single Cisco UCS Server Entitlement
Allows automation management for one specific UCS server within your environment.
Centralized Control
Enables management of automation workflows from a single, unified interface.
Infrastructure as Code
Facilitates defining and managing infrastructure through code for consistency and repeatability.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Automating the deployment and configuration of industrial control systems and IT infrastructure ensures operational consistency and reduces downtime risks in production environments.
Finance & Insurance
Ensuring compliance with strict regulatory requirements and maintaining high availability for critical financial systems is paramount, making automation essential for consistent deployments and audits.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintaining the integrity and availability of patient data systems and medical devices requires consistent configurations and rapid, reliable updates, which automation facilitates.
Retail & Hospitality
Streamlining the deployment and management of point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications across multiple locations enhances operational efficiency and customer experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Ansible Automation Platform?
It is a software platform that enables IT teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of infrastructure and applications. It uses Ansible, an open-source automation engine, to orchestrate tasks.
What does 'Standard' edition mean for this license?
The Standard edition typically includes core automation features suitable for many SMB and mid-market use cases, focusing on provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licenses provide access to software and often include support and updates for a specific term, offering predictable costs and access to the latest features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.